by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Chattanooga ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #282 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #7 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 217 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 218 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 223 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 282 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in social work from UT Chattanooga. This makes it the #273 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Chattanooga go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,923 a year. This is less than $37,334, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Chattanooga paid an average of $679 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $343 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,232 | $16,296 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,052 | $10,052 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,950 | $4,950 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from UT Chattanooga. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Chattanooga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UT Chattanooga does not offer an online option for its social work bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Chattanooga Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Chattanooga make a median salary of $43,410 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of social work master's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.